cobarde
/koh-BAR-deh/
cowardly
Being cowardly means lacking the courage to face even a small challenge.
📝 In Action
Fue una acción muy cobarde de su parte no presentarse.
B1It was a very cowardly action on his part not to show up.
Su actitud cobarde le impidió hablar con la jefa.
A2His cowardly attitude prevented him from speaking to the boss.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender agreement
As an adjective, 'cobarde' is the same for masculine and feminine subjects (el hombre cobarde, la mujer cobarde). It only changes to 'cobardes' when describing more than one person.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing actions
This word is often used to describe actions or attitudes, not just people. For example, 'una huida cobarde' (a cowardly escape).
A coward is a person defined by their lack of courage, often choosing retreat over confrontation.
📝 In Action
No seas un cobarde y enfrenta tus miedos de una vez.
A2Don't be a coward and face your fears right away.
Todos la llamaron cobarde cuando se negó a saltar.
B1Everyone called her a coward when she refused to jump.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the person
When 'cobarde' refers to a person (the noun), you must match the article to the person's gender: 'el cobarde' (male) or 'la cobarde' (female).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing the article
Mistake: "Ella es un cobarde."
Correction: Ella es una cobarde.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cobarde
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'cobarde' to refer to a woman?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'cobarde' change its spelling for men and women?
No, the spelling of 'cobarde' is the same whether you are talking about a man or a woman. However, the accompanying words like 'el' or 'la' must match the person's gender (el cobarde, la cobarde).